With the Asian economies forecasted to continue growing, more Western companies can be expected to establish production facilities and/or regional headquarters in Asia in the future. HR managers who seek to recruit local managerial talent in Asia will be required to not only understand the cultural and business differences of each Asian country, but adapt their HR strategies accordingly. Our Asia publications focus on the best practices that allow HR managers to make full use of the opportunities afforded by the Asian markets.
Asia’s labor regulations and recruiting trends are constantly changing, as each country’s respective government seeks to make the country more attractive to Western companies. Pacific Bridge Inc. offers comprehensive insight on the recruiting in Asia. To speak to an expert in the field, please contact one of our Asia HR consultants through our consulting form.
February 23, 2012 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
Western HR management teams often find managing Asian cultural diversity challenging. By gaining an understanding of the unique local culture, they can manage Asian employees more effectively.
December 8, 2011 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
HR and recruiting issues are experiencing rapid changes throughout Asia. This webcast will explore the most recent developments in labor regulations in places like Japan, Korea, and China as well as finding suitable executives for your firm.
By: Ames Gross and John Minot
May 2008
Published by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
Asian firms must devise creative compensation packages that attract workers to overcome long-term staffing problems. Stock options have come to be an integral part of these packages.
By: Ames Gross and John Minot
January 2008
Published on HR.com
Even as the Asia-Pacific region continues to expand economically, the area is seeing important changes. This article discusses notable Asian HR developments that occurred in 2007 outside of Japan, China, and India.
By: Ames Gross
August 2007
Published in Talent Management Online
Rapid economic growth in Asia following the 1997 financial crisis has captured the attention of international investors once again. Cultural disparities have become an issue for businesses operating in Asia again.
By: Ames Gross
June 2007
Published on HR.com
This article discusses recent HR and recruiting trends in the "East Asian Tigers" for companies to successfully manage HR in these four countries. Topics include common practices, compensation and benefits, hiring considerations, and retention strategies.
By: Ames Gross and Andrew Connor
February 2007
Published on the SHRM Global Forum
Asia is experiencing rapid changes with regards to its HR and recruiting practices. This article will discuss the latest updates to labor regulations in places such as Japan, China, and Korea as well as finding suitable executives for your firm.
By: Ames Gross and Caroline Tran
September 2003
Published in SHRM International Focus
Despite the SARS epidemic that spread across Asia in early 2003, the region is has recovered and is thriving. Asia still has strong economic growth potential and opportunities for foreign companies.
By: Ames Gross
December 2001
Published in SHRM International Focus
This report highlights the reforms and new trends in human resources, employment, and recruiting in Asian countries. Key topics covered include unemployment issues, education and training, pensions and retirement, and using Internet for recruiting.
By: Ames Gross and Shawna Lepage
September 2001
Published in Corporate Relocation News
Language barriers and cultural differences can cause difficulties for Western expatriates working in Asia. Hindrances like the time zone difference and distance can cause communication issues between Western headquarters and their Asian offices.
By: Ames Gross and Shawna Lepage
July 2001
Published in SHRM Global Perspectives
Over the past few years, stock options have become a key feature of compensation packages, especially for high-tech workers. The concept is a Western one, but has quickly become a worldwide trend, particularly in Asia.
By: Ames Gross
September 2000
Published in SHRM International Focus
Asia's recovery from the 1997 financial crisis has far-reaching ramifications for human resource managers. Human resources managers in Asia will face increased staffing and hiring needs.
By: Ames Gross
September 1999
Published in SHRM International Focus
Despite the damage the Asian financial crisis caused, it did have some positive effects on the employment sector. This report will explore developments in key Asian human resources and recruiting issues as the Asian economies recover.
By: Ames Gross and Divya Thadani
September 1999
Published in SHRM International Focus
The Asian economic crisis impacted both domestic and foreign businesses, which, in turn, affected the regions human resource and recruiting procedures. This article explores Asian HR and recruiting trends as the regions economies recuperate.
By: Ames Gross and Tim McDonald
March 1998
Published in International IR Journal
Asian returnees offer many advantages over expatriates. Companies should be prepared to deal with a number of concerns such as children's education, US residency status, and housing before hiring Asian returnees.
By: Ames Gross and Tim McDonald
February 1998
Published in ACA News
Southeast Asia will likely be one of the fastest growing markets in the years ahead. Due to staffing challenges, many companies in Southeast Asia are reexamining their policies for compensating, hiring, and retaining employees.
By: Ames Gross
December 1997
Published in Benefits & Compensation International
After years of robust economic growth in East Asia, many international businesses have begun to establish operations in this region. This economic boom has increased the staffing needs in East Asia.
By: Ames Gross
September 1997
Published in International HR Journal
Southeast Asia will continue to be one of the highest growth areas in the world. The countries in Southeast Asia are now dealing with more problems with human resource issues.
By: Ames Gross
March 1997
Published in International HR Journal
The four "tigers" of Asia -- Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan -- have experienced dramatic growth and offer attractive opportunities for western business interests; they also present distinctive human resources issues.
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